Wednesday December 29, 1976: on this day

December 29, 1976 was the 364th day of the year 1976, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is December 29, 1976 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on December 29, 1976, who was born and died on December 29, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 29, 1976, which were the most popular songs (ex. Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright) by Rod Stewart), movies (e.g. Mandinga, directed by Mario Pinzauti), TV series (e.g. Zur See) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 29th, 1976 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 29, 1976?


December 29, 1976 was a Wednesday and it was the 364th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 29, 1976 can also be written as 12/29/1976 in the US and as 29/12/1976 in UK and Europe.

December 29, 1976 in December 1976 calendar

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December 29, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 29th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 29, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 29, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on December 29th, 1976 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 29, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 29, 1976 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 29, 1976 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on December 29, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 68% full, rising at 12:14 pm and setting at 01:52 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 06, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Jan 05, 1977.

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Who was born on December 29, 1976?


Famous people born on December 29, 1976:

  • Danny McBride
    Danny McBride

    American actor, producer and screenwriter.

  • Katherine Moennig

    American actress.

  • Filip Kuba

    Czech ice hockey player.

  • Kate Ford

    Soap opera actress.

  • Danny McBride (actor)
  • Jason-Shane Scott
  • Sandee
  • Mouna Khriji
  • Clara Khoury
  • John Kelai
  • Dome Karukoski
  • Steve Cooreman
  • Claudio Calia

Whose famous birthday is on December 29th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 29th:

  • Patricia Clarkson
    Patricia Clarkson

    Award-winning actress known for her roles in films like The Green Mile and Pieces of April.

  • Jude Law
    Jude Law

    Renowned actor who has also shown interest and skill in sports.

  • Jon Voight
    Jon Voight

    American actor, who received oscar nominations for movies such as 1969's "deliverance", and "midnight cowboy" in addition to a few minor...

  • Ted Danson
    Ted Danson

    American actor.

  • Diego Luna
    Diego Luna

    Mexican actor, director and producer.

  • Alison Brie
    Alison Brie

    Alison Brie is an American actress known for her roles in TV shows like 'Community' and 'GLOW'.

  • Ross Lynch
    Ross Lynch

    American actor and musician known for his role in Disney Channel's 'Austin & Ally'.

  • Jane Levy
    Jane Levy

    Tv actress.

  • Leonor Varela
    Leonor Varela

    Model and actress from chile, both american and chilean.

  • Mekhi Phifer
    Mekhi Phifer

    American actor.

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December 29, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 47 years 2 months old,

or 566 months and 19 days old,

or 2463 weeks and 6 days old,

or 17247 days old,

if you were born on December 29, 1976.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 29, 1976?

There are 285 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 29th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 29, 1976?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on December 29, 1976.

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December 29, 1976: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 29, 1976:

  • Ivo Van Damme

    Belgian athlete.

  • Gerald Basil Edwards
  • Joaquín Prieto Concha

What famous deaths happened on December 29th?

Famous deaths on December 29th:

  • Peggy Cummins
    Peggy Cummins

    Irish actress (b. 1925).

  • Lita Grey
    Lita Grey

    American actress (born in 1908).

  • Vivienne Segal
    Vivienne Segal

    At 95, a us actress (broadway pal joey), is dead.

  • Alekai Laiho

    Talented golfer known for his precision and skill on the course.

  • Reginna Maria Rilke

    Renowned poet known for his lyrical and philosophical works.

  • Joseff Cornell

    Known for his intricate shadow boxes and collages.

  • Christina Rossetti

    The sister of d.g.

  • Syvilla

    Renowned African-American dancer and choreographer.

  • Bridge Baron

    Renowned American bridge player.

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December 29, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 29, 1976:

  • The fourth day of Christmas in Western Christianity.
  • R.C. Saints - Thomas Becket (optional memorial)
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December 29, 1976: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 29, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 27th and January 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 29, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 29, 1976 was Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright) by Rod Stewart, according to the music chart for the week December 27th and January 2nd.

December 29, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 29, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 27th and January 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright)
  2. - You Don't Have To Be A Star (To Be In My Show)
  3. - The Rubberband Man
  4. - You Make Me Feel Like Dancing
  5. - More Than A Feeling

December 29, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 29, 1976 was Don't Give Up On Us by David Soul, according to the music chart for the week December 27th and January 2nd.

December 29, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 29, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 27th and January 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Don't Give Up On Us
  2. - Under The Moon Of Love
  3. - When A Child Is Born
  4. - Somebody To Love
  5. - Don't Cry For Me Argentina

December 29, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 29, 1976 was Car Wash by Rose Royce, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 27th and January 2nd.

December 29, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 29, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 27th and January 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Car Wash
  2. - Dazz
  3. - Hot Line
  4. - Enjoy Yourself
  5. - Do It To My Mind

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December 29, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 29, 1976 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Mandinga

Mandinga

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Mario Pinzauti

Starring: Maria Rosaria Riuzzi, Serafino Profumo, Antonio Gismondo

Country: Italy

The Sentinel

The Sentinel

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Michael Winner

Starring: Cristina Raines, Ava Gardner, Chris Sarandon, Martin Balsam

Country: United States of America

Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Peter Bogdanovich

Starring: Ryan O'Neal, Burt Reynolds, Tatum O'Neal, Brian Keith

King Kong

King Kong

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Peter Jackson

Starring: Naomi Watts, Jack Black, Adrien Brody, Thomas Kretschmann

Country: United States of America

Island of Death

Island of Death

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Nico Mastorakis

Starring: Robert Behling, Jane Lyle, Jessica Dublin, Gerard Gonalons

December 29, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 29, 1976 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Zur See

Zur See

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Wolfgang Luderer

Starring: Horst Drinda, Jürgen Zartmann, Günter Naumann, Wilfried Pucher

Pat & Mat

Pat & Mat

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Marek Benes

The Brady Bunch Variety Hour

The Brady Bunch Variety Hour

Release year: 1976

Little Lord Fauntleroy

Little Lord Fauntleroy

Release year: 1976

Directed by: John Cromwell

The Emigrants

The Emigrants

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Jan Troell

December 29, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 29, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Blood And Money by Thomas Thompson

Blood And Money

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This is a powerful, shattering story. It all begins in 1969, when one of Houston’s most famous young women becomes mysteriously ill at a colonial mansion.

Touch Not The Cat by Mary Stewart

Touch Not The Cat

By:

Bryony Ashley is well aware that her grand estate, once beautiful and elegant, is now a place of terror and shadow.

Ceremony Of The Innocent by Taylor Caldwell

Ceremony Of The Innocent

By:

One of the country's most beloved novelists returns home to the late nineteenth and early 20th century America to set her personal novel, the parallel stories about a woman.

Slapstick by Kurt Vonnegut

Slapstick

By:

Slapstick is a humorous look at today's follies. It shows an apocalyptic vision through the eyes and ears of the King of Manhattan.

Dolores by Jacqueline Susann

Dolores

By:

This is Dolores Ryan's tragic, intense story. She was the young, fashionable widow of an assassinated American president. Dolores is too poor to support her extravagant lifestyle and too lonely for fulfillment as a woman after his death.

December 29, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 29, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Dukedom

Dukedom

Genre: Turn-based strategy

Sea Wolf

Sea Wolf

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Military shooter

Fonz

Fonz

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Motorbike racing game

Night Driver

Night Driver

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600, Commodore 64, MSX

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Breakout

Breakout

Platform: Arcade, Various

Genre: Arcade

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

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Who was the US President on December 29, 1976?

On December 29, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 29, 1976?

On December 29, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 29, 1976?

On December 29, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about December 29th?

December 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th day of the month of December. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on December 29th, such as:

  • 2018 - Egyptian police have killed 40 militants in a retaliation to the roadside bombing that left three vietnamese tourists dead and one egyptian tour guide injured.
  • 2017 - Attack on saint menas church: nine people are killed by two coordinated attacks against coptic christians in egypt. a gunman kills two victims in an appliance store owned by coptic christians in cairo's helwan district. after killing two victims, the gunman moves on to a church and kills six more civilians and a cop before being arrested.
  • 2016 - Russian president vladimir putin stated that a ceasefire was reached between the rebel forces and the government of syria. russia and turkey are said to have guaranteed the ceasefire, which would not include un-denominated terrorist organizations like isil and al-nusra. while the fsa states it will abide by this truce, ahrar al sham expresses "reservations".

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history

What happened in 1976?

1976 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Musical Jubilee closes at St. James Theater NYC after 92 performances
  • NBC replaces the peacock logo
  • Candide closes at Broadway Theater NYC after 740 performances

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What was the calendar for December 1976?

December 1976 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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Wednesday December 29, 1976